1½ Pfenning
| Copper | 1.15 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | City of Münster (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1740-1758 |
| Value | 1½ Pfennig (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Value, date.
Lettering:
I 1/2
PFENNING
1758
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1½ Pfenning coin from the City of Münster (German States) made of Copper weighing 1.15g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. The coin was minted between 1740 and 1758, a period when many German states were transitioning from using the traditional silver-based currency to a copper-based currency. This change was driven by the increasing demand for copper due to its use in industry and trade, and the 1½ Pfenning coin was one of the first coins to be minted in copper. This fact highlights the coin's historical significance and its role in the evolution of currency in Europe during that time.
